Silver Martini

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 1⁄2 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
1⁄4 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

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Strength 9/10
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Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

Dry and aromatic with a hint of maraschino richness.

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History:

Adapted from the Silver Cocktail in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book:
"SILVER COCKTAIL.
2 Dashes Maraschino.
2 Dashes Orange Bitters.
½ French Vermouth.
½ Dry Gin.
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass."

Nutrition:

One serving of Silver Martini contains 170 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 21.89% alc./vol. (21.89° proof)
  • 21.5 grams of pure alcohol

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
20th June at 03:21
As it is fresh cherry season, had this as an after dinner cocktail with fresh cherries as the garnish. It was wonderful. Makes a great after dinner martini.
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Kurt Worden’s Avatar Kurt Worden
19th July 2022 at 01:27
A wet martini with the addition of Maraschino. The Maraschino really changes the flavor profile. I like it, but it's a bit off the traditional martini track.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
10th August 2021 at 22:03
This was really good. Wanted something to have as a cocktail for our Silver Wedding Anniversary, this was perfect with fresh blinis, sour cream, and caviar. Perfect. Thanks.
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